David Boreanaz in 'The Rockford Files' pilot episode. Mark Hill/NBC Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text NBC executives Lisa Katz and Jeff Bader amazed some of their younger colleagues earlier this year with tales of past pilot seasons.